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Cancer (Oncology) - Yale New Haven Health

OncologyNew Haven, CT

★★☆☆☆2.3/5171 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Yelp: 2.2 out of 5 stars (164 reviews for Yale-New Haven Hospital (general))
  • uscompanies.net: Varied (some 5/5, some negative) (7 reviews for Smilow Cancer Hospital specifically)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Professionalism and attentiveness of clinical staff in some departments
  • High regard for the medical expertise and quality of doctors/surgeons
  • Effective and compassionate care reported by some patients during treatments

Common complaints

  • Communication difficulties and lack of responsiveness from oncology nursing staff
  • Inconsistencies in staffing levels, particularly on weekends
  • Long wait times and administrative complexities in navigating the health system
  • Negative perceptions regarding patient-centered care and feeling like a burden

In patients' words

"My doctor really knows her stuff and she provides me with excellent care. The nurses and nursing assistants are great as well."

uscompanies.net user review

"I’ve been a nurse for 12 years and have never witnessed the type of treatment this place gives cancer patients. I was neglected by staff, made to feel like a burden, lied to..."

localitybiz.com user review

"Oncology office nurses do not respond patient’s requests at all. Made phone calls many times but no response at all."

localitybiz.com user review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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